The Story of My Life · Character

Arthur Gilman

Principal of the Cambridge School for Young Ladies, where Helen prepared for Radcliffe.

minor

Also known as Mr. Gilman, Mr. Arthur Gilman

First appearance: xx

Arthur Gilman's tie to Helen Keller is one of the pressures that moves The Story of My Life—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Principal of Cambridge School; teaches English literature and reads examination papers to Helen.

Arthur Gilman first appears in 0023 xx.

With Helen Keller (professional): Gilman was the principal of the Cambridge School who oversaw Helen's college preparatory education.

In Chapter XVIII: Principal of Cambridge School; teaches English literature and reads examination papers to Helen.

Later, in XIX: Principal of the Cambridge school who reduces Helen's recitations and insists she stay three more years, leading to her withdrawal.

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